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Why do people keep comparing this show to the BBC's Sherlock? They are two different shows, for crying out loud. And as constrained as 42 minutes of American TV are -against the 59 minutes of a one hour show on the Beeb- this show is putting a very good effort forward. Lucy is a GREAT Watson and Jonny Lee is a very capable actor with a great emotional range. They can both convince you of their words and these two are great together. Grow up and stop comparing apples to oranges.

if you go back to the very beginning of these comments you might see my comment saying meh to this show. i would like to take that statement back and say that this show is one of these shows that grows on you and kicks you in the pants after the second episode and keeps on doing it episode after episode. i actually really really like this show now. give it a try.

Watched all of them, though it was mostly a way to get my Sherlock fix until the next episode of Sherlock came out. Any fan of Sherlock should watch if they are looking for something other than creeping on Tumblr to do.

It's not that bad. It's definitely not up to par with BBC's Sherlock series, but if you can watch it without comparing the two you might be surprised. I'm at least willing to give it a few episodes before I write it off, as it's one of the few CBS shows that interest me.

Even though Elementary's Sherlock (and Watson as well) is nothing like Conan Doyle's original version and I was disappointed by that at first, I've got to admit I've grown fond of the characters. I think it's currently the best show of its genre.

I couldn't care less about the connection between this show and the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I wish they could change the name of the characters. It has grown on its own and it's a reference on itself. Great acting, the script unfortunately has shown difficulties keeping up with the complexity the actors've given to the characters. But i think they are finally getting the message. For all the people who think awards mean good acting and can't judge it on their own, put your eyes on John Lee Miller: that's what a true actor looks like.

this is one of the best sherlock incarnations i have seen, and enjoy it greatly! and long may it continue (the Jeremy Brett version may be my best, maybe? or certainly this House MD and that one, well lol love them!

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This was a very good, yet painful episode, for me. Having been a rape victim and dealing with the 'so-'called' legal system; which frankly sees the victim as a person that was 'asking for it'. Pray, tell... Who, in their RIGHT mind, would ever ask to be violated?? Things that make ya' say hmmm.... I do understand the anger, shame and loss of self-esteem. This was a very good episode, even though it was painful, (for me); 2 thumbs up.

One of the best Sherlock Holmes ever. Elementary's Sherlock goes neck to neck the Brit's Sherlock for two years running. Who will out on top? Though two completely different Sherlock Holmes both are brilliantly portrayed. And from my stand point, Elementary takes the lead as of 2013...2014 is just around the bin, but till then, "it's elementary, dear Watson!" But till then!

This is just brilliant. I love how once again Sherlock is being portrayed as an eccentric brit, much like the version of him created by Robert Downey Jr in A Game of Shadows.

When I first heard about this modern day portrayal of Sherlock Holmes set in New York, i'll admit I wasn't expecting it to be so good. I was wrong.

Whilst the episodes to seem to all fit into the same groove and they can become quite predictable for a while there are some major twists and turns hidden in there to hold your interest and you will be rewarded with some brilliant episodes if you stick it out to the end of the first season.

Also i'd like to mention that Lucy Liu as Watson works really well, she balances out sherlocks quirky character traits and for the most part keeps the show moving. To top it all off there are some great guest appearances to boot, my favourite being that of Vinnie Jones!